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HomeNebraskaHeritage Estates

Heritage Estates

2325 Lodge Drive, Gering, NE 693413084365007
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
102
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 102 certified beds with an average of 96.7 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Apr 16, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.57 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 39.2%

• Part of the Vetter Senior Living chain (22 facilities)

Heritage Estates is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gering, Nebraska with 102 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. The facility scored above average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
102
Avg Residents/Day
96.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 20, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Scott Bluff
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
24.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.14 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.57 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.94 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.2%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VETTER SENIOR LIVING5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 23, 2016
VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2016
VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2017
LONGORIA, TARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
MORRIS, CORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2018
STUHR, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
STUHR, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, JACKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
LONGORIA, TARACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
MORRIS, CORYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 24, 2018
STUHR, BRIANCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Heritage Estates?▾
Heritage Estates has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Heritage Estates had any health inspection violations?▾
Heritage Estates had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 16, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Heritage Estates?▾
Heritage Estates provides 4.57 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 3.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.2%.
How many beds does Heritage Estates have?▾
Heritage Estates has 102 certified beds with an average of 96.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain.

Part of Vetter Senior Living

This chain operates 22 facilities. View all →